Bryan Michael Stoller Books

Inspired by the beloved Harry Potter films, Imagining Hogwarts: A Beginner’s Guide to Moviemaking teaches kids everything they need to know about making a movie—then gives them the chance to do it themselves. Imagining Hogwarts is a fun, practical guide to making your very own movie set at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With guided activities on every aspect of moviemaking, from creating your own storyboard to making costumes and even postproduction, this book will teach you how to create your movie masterpiece step-by-step. Stickers, posters, and other removable extras packed inside will help you set the stage and craft the wizarding world movie of your dreams.

This guide offers practical advice for filmmaking with a smartphone, emphasizing expert tips and techniques. Readers will learn how to edit their footage and incorporate special effects, making it an accessible resource for aspiring filmmakers looking to enhance their skills and creativity.

Today, the art of filmmaking has been changed due to the ubiquitous nature of High Definition and digital format and the explosion of such sites as YouTube and MySpace that provide another outlet for filmmakers to express their art and have their work seen by the world.